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If you want to understand what someone with a mental illness is thinking and feeling, or if you think you're experiencing symptoms of a mental illness, click through to these easy-to-read, printable and shareable infographics. They explain what people say each disorder feels like, facts and figures related to the illness, and strategies for recovery.

More Support for People-First Language

Mental health advocates enourage everyone to use use "people-first" language. The term refers to speaking and writing in a way that acknowledges the person first, then the condition. It indicates what a person HAS, not what a person IS. For example, one would say, "a person has schizophrenia" rather than "he's schizophrenic." A recent survey confirms that words really do matter. They have the potential to shape the listener's perceptions, as well as, tolerance. Read more in Why You Should Never Use The Term "The Mentally Ill."

Change the Trajectory - Join the Rally for Mental Health

Help change the trajectory of mental health in Missouri by joining the Mental Health Rally on Wednesday, February 24 at the State Capitol in Jefferson City. You'll be inspired to keep the momentum moving forward when Paul Gionfriddo, President and CEO of national Mental Health America, delivers the keynote address. This year's theme, B4Stage4, emphasizes the need to treat mental illnesses before they reach a critical Stage4 condition. For more event information, you can either:

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Talking to Your Child about Violent Trauma

As news stories and footage of violent attacks in our communities and around the world become more prevalent, everyone worries about the impact these incidents have on children. No matter the child's age, the conversation can be difficult. 9 Tips for Talking with Kids About Trauma helps create positive discussions and suggests ways children can channel their energy toward good when trauma affects others.

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MHA Needs A Sleuth!

That's right. MHA needs a sleuth with a passion for mental health.

It’s time to update and expand our Support Group Directory, and MHA needs a volunteer to make that happen.

This is a perfect opportunity for an individual or practicum student who can dedicate 20 hours a week for approximately two months. Click here to learn more.

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St. Louis Area BRIDGES Support Groups

Are you an adult with a mental illness looking for a support group? MHA's BRIDGES program offers groups that are open to the public.

CenterPointe - 4905 Mexico Rd., St. Peters - Mondays, 6:30 - 8:30

CenterPointe - 4905 Mexico Rd., St. Peters - Thursdays, 6:30 - 8:30

Harvester House - 41 David St., St. Charles - Wednesdays, 3:00 - 5:00

BRIDGES is a peer-to-peer program focused on recovery, meaning all participants face the challenges and celebrate the triumphs of living with a mental illness.

Does Your Parent Have Depression?

Depression can be a sneaky thing, especially for older adults. It's easy to mistake some symptoms of depression as part of the normal slowdown and lifestyle changes that occur as we age. Don't let a treatable condition go unrecognized in your loved ones. Know the subtle cues that can be easily overlooked in 5 Signs Your Parent Is Depressed.

Is Serotonin-Depression Link a Myth?

As much as we'd like to think that medicine is a precise science, sometimes it just isn't. Some medications work great, but it's not always clear why...think aspirin. What works for one doesn't always help another. PsychCentral's Is The Link Between Serotonin And Depression A Myth? discusses SSRIs as part of a comprehensive treatment plan.